OrthoPediatrics Corp. Launches RESPONSE Neuromuscular Scoliosis System

OrthoPediatrics Corp. has launched its 36th surgical product, the RESPONSE Neuromuscular Scoliosis System.

“We are excited about the launch of the RESPONSE NM and this first of its kind offering completely focused on implants and instruments for treating neuromuscular scoliosis,” said OrthoPediatrics Vice President of Scoliosis Jeff Smithey. “Our platform of neuromuscular solutions further demonstrates how OrthoPediatrics is uniquely focused on development of products that help pediatric orthopedic surgeons and their patients around the world.”  
 
The system received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance in 2020, and the company is planning for a full-scale domestic launch this summer. RESPONSE Neuromuscular (RESPONSE NM) represents the latest addition to the RESPONSE Scoliosis platform, which is designed to treat pediatric patients. This new system is dedicated for the treatment of neuromuscular scoliosis and was developed in conjunction with pediatric orthopedic surgeons to address the distinct challenges in treating a unique patient population. Building on the base of the Company’s RESPONSE Spine System, RESPONSE NM features a complete set of implants and instruments with innovative attributes that simplify insertion and specific options to address extreme hyperlordosis and sacral/pelvic fixation.
 
“Neuromuscular scoliosis patients can present with a wide array of extreme three-dimensional deformities, which can require highly individualized and complicated surgical treatment. The addition of the Neuromuscular Scoliosis System to the OrthoPediatrics RESPONSE offering was designed to improve the speed and efficacy of the instrumentation, correction and stabilization of these complicated deformities, with the aim of optimizing outcomes. This now makes the OP RESPONSE system the ideal one for all types of pediatric spinal deformity,” said Scott Luhmann, M.D., a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and chief of staff at Shriner’s Hospital for Children in St. Louis, Mo. Luhmann was part of the RESPONSE NM design team.
 
The RESPONSE NM system also works in conjunction with other products in the company’s OrthoPediatrics Scoliosis franchise, including the BandLoc Sublaminar banding system, and FIREFLY 3D printed pedicle screw guides. OrthoPediatrics is the exclusive distributor for Mighty Oak Medical’s FIREFLY technology in children’s hospitals across the United States.

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